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HelpTest Code FADPL Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fluid
Cerner Order Code
ADAPF
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Sterile Container
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Collect pleural fluid in leak proof container, centrifuge specimen, transfer to standard tube and freeze.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 24 hrs, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 30 days.
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Whole blood, Bronchoalveolar lavage specimens, and Turbid specimen
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday | Thursday | Sunday
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 Days
CPT(s)
84311
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrometry
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.